Job description

Wood is currently recruiting for an experienced PMC Sr. Engineer (Planning) for our Engineering team in Abu Dhabi within our within our Oil, Gas & New Energies business based in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Due to the nature of the projects and client expectation, the position will be based at our office in Abu Dhabi. 

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced PMC Sr. Engineer (Planning) with a proven track record in the detailed design of ADNOC projects. 

Our Clients and Projects 

Wood's Oil, Gas & New Energies business is built on a strong legacy of delivering large and complex projects for national and international energy companies across the globe. We have experienced teams, a proven delivery model and a strong reputation.

We are the market-leading provider of integrated and innovative solutions that challenge the status-quo in the oil and gas upstream and midstream, onshore and offshore, gas to liquids and decarbonization and electrification markets. We pride ourselves in steady and predictable delivery, setting our sights on an exciting growth trajectory. 
Energy security, transition and supply have never been more important. You, our enabling teams, are at the very forefront of transformative projects that are providing sustainable power to generations to come. We are the ones to bring low-carbon concepts to reality.

What we can offer

• Meaningful and interesting projects: Delivered to high profile clients across the Energy Sector
• Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We are an organization actively committed to diversity and inclusion across our business 
• Competitive remuneration package: With regular reviews to ensure we are rewarding at the right level in line with the market 
• Medical Insurance: Ensures inpatient, and outpatient medical care is available should you require treatment
• Group Life and Personal Accident Insurance: The company provides Life Assurance cover 
• End of Service Gratuity: In line with UAE Labor Law, all employees are eligible for an End of Service benefit
• The Employee Share Plan: Gives you the opportunity to purchase Wood shares and receive a match from the company
• Long Service Award: Wood values the commitment and loyalty of our people. Celebrating Long Service provides an opportunity for the business to demonstrate their appreciation of the hard work, dedication and many years’ service of our employees at 5 year service milestones
• Commitment to continued professional development: Development plans that are tailored to your individual needs and interests 
• Global connections: Join experts around the world who are at the leading edge of our industry, shaping the standards of our profession 
• Energy Transition Academy: Join a community of experts sharing your knowledge and gaining more exposure to a variety of existing and emerging energy systems – delivered by experts in their field

Key objectives for this role:

• Develop and maintain realistic project schedules.
• Monitor project progress against approved baselines.
• Support on-time achievement of key project milestones and deliverables.
• Produce reliable schedule forecasts and completion dates.
• Maintain accurate progress measurement systems.
• Provide early warning of potential schedule deviations.

• Develop detailed project schedules using Primavera P6 or MS Project.
• Create Engineering, Procurement, Construction (EPC) schedules.
• Establish project milestones, critical paths, and project baselines.
• Prepare Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, and Level 4 schedules.
• Develop work breakdown structures (WBS).
• Monitor project progress against the approved baseline schedule.
• Update schedules with actual progress data.
• Track critical and near-critical activities.
• Identify schedule variances and delays.
• Recommend corrective and recovery actions.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly progress reports.
• Generate S-curves, progress dashboards, and KPI reports.
• Measure engineering, procurement, and construction progress.
• Present schedule status to management and clients.
• Provide project forecasting and trend analysis.

What makes you remarkable? 

At Wood, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience, knowledge or skills needed for this role, we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the world’s most critical challenges.  

Expected:

• Bachelor’s degree in discipline engineering
• Minimum 15 years of experience in oil & gas projects.
• PMC experience is high preferable
• Large projects experience is must. Middle East / GCC experience on projects with Saudi Aramco, Qatar Energy, PDO, etc. is a must
• At least 3+ years’ experience in similar position
• At least 5+ years in a PMC role on ADNOC or similar Middle East projects
• Strong experience in large-scale EPC/EPCM projects (CAPEX > USD 500M)
• Familiarity with ADNOC standards, specifications, and work practices is essential
• Must be qualified to obtain a CICPA and a UAE work visa